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Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon, with Defense Minister Katz vowing to create a security zone covering 10% of the country. The roots of the conflict run deep, from early Zionist plans to the 1978 and 1982 invasions that gave rise to Hezbollah. Analysts conclude there is no military solution to what is essentially a political problem.
Tổng thư ký NATO Mark Rutte tuyên bố các nhà lãnh đạo châu Âu đã 'thấm' thông điệp từ Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump sau khi Washington rút 5.000 binh sĩ khỏi Đức, giữa lúc căng thẳng gia tăng về cuộc chiến với Iran. Quyết định này làm dấy lên lo ngại về sự đoàn kết trong liên minh và thúc đẩy châu Âu tăng chi tiêu quốc phòng.
Israeli raids on the Askar refugee camp have left many teenagers dead or permanently disabled, according to an Al Jazeera report. Survivors describe soldiers firing to kill or maim, and blocking ambulances from reaching the wounded. Residents say no one, even children, is safe during the frequent military incursions.
Iran's military has warned that US forces will be attacked if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump announced a mission to guide stranded vessels out of the strategic waterway. General Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Monday, demanding that commercial vessels coordinate with Iran. The announcement follows Trump's launch of "Project Freedom" on Sunday, with CENTCOM pledging 15,000 troops and extensive air and naval support.
The UKMTO warned on May 4, 2026, that maritime security threats in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a 'critical' level due to ongoing military operations. It urged all vessels to exercise extreme caution and follow the latest security guidelines. The waterway, a key global oil transport route, is under heightened alert following recent military actions by Israel and the US against Iran.
The European Union expressed surprise at the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. EU Foreign Minister Kaya Kallas noted that Brussels was not informed in advance and is evaluating the security implications.
Iran's military has warned it will attack US Navy ships that approach or try to transit the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions along the key oil shipping route. The threat follows weeks of escalating friction between Tehran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, with analysts viewing it as a deterrence move. No official response has come from the Pentagon, but experts warn of potential wider conflict.
Independent data shows tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have deserted or refused to fight in Ukraine since 2022 amid intensified recruitment. Many are lured by deceptive contracts or coerced, with at least 3,000 helped by a group called 'Idite Lesom.' Desertion in Ukraine is even more severe, with over 200,000 soldiers absent without leave.
Oil prices barely changed on May 26 as President Trump’s plan to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz failed to calm markets. Traders doubt the operation can resolve the worst energy crisis in history, while Iran signals non-cooperation.
